Assisted Living Communities in Elk Grove, California
Located in Sacramento County, Elk Grove covers about 40 square miles in the Sacramento Metropolitan Area, just south of its principal city. As of 2024, local seniors spend around $6,340 per month on assisted living, with local fees coming within $100 of the state’s baseline of $6,250. To promote access to diverse long-term solutions, 43 assisted living residences are within the city, and another 423 operate nearby.
You can learn more about assisted living in Elk Grove through the perspective of 1680 reviews reviews in our directory. On average, these facilities garner a quality score of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
"Fantastic all round!
Walking into Oakmont is a whole new experience to Senior Living!
Great food, friendly staff, super activities and so much.
It's a very happy place whenever I've been there!..."
"Max lived at A Bright Future for six years with Alzheimer's. Every time I went to visit he was well cared for, regardless of the time of day I would visit. Alex and Vera run a very clean facility with amazing meals.
I researched many facilities befo..."
"I visited this place a few days ago and I was so impressed by the coziness of it. Very good neighbourhood, the staff is very friendly and it is very clean.
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"This is a well organized and well run facility.
You can see the staff really cares and engages with the residents. Meals are prepared on site and food quality and variety is just like home. The rooms and entire facility are clean and well kept. It i..."
"Oakmont of Carmichael was an excellent facility. It looked brand new. The tour person and the staff were very knowledgeable. They had different activities going on throughout the day. They have lots of different spaces for them to meet and socialize...."
"We went to Carlton Senior Living Davis. The people we met were friendly. They had an activity going on there. It was full of people, and they were lively. The facilities were very nice, very clean, and well-lit. There was a lot of natural light in th..."
"Eskaton has a very caring, creative, and flexible staff that helps the family and new resident transition into Assisted Living. I am very happy with our choice of moving my Aunt here!..."
"I toured Ivy Park at Sacramento. The people were extremely nice and looked like a wonderful facility. They would take very good care of you. It's a little more controlled than I would look for at first. The only downside is the rooms are kind of smal..."
"Greenhaven Estates Assisted Living and Memory Care is very cordial. The staff is friendly and attentive. My dad loves the food and the fact that he's able to choose from a few different selections. He has a small apartment that has a living room area..."
"I did a tour of Eskaton Village Carmichael. I like the financial arrangement, and I thought the grounds were more appropriate. They just offered everything for a single price. They have a gym, a swimming pool, a putting green, and a large park right ..."
"My husband had excellent care at Villa Natomas. He loved the care workers and said that they were very in tune with his needs. It was a beautiful place in Natomas, and they were very good about keeping him clean. They also were good at keeping to his..."
"I toured Diamond Oaks Residential Care and it was a very clean, and neat facility. The people were very polite and knowledgeable. Sounded like their food was going to be excellent, and it could be a peaceful place for someone too. It is a four-bedroo..."
"This place is small, but very nice. It is not like one of those huge corporate places where residents often get overlooked.
The price you pay is set for life!
Heroes work there 💗!..."
"Oakmont of Roseville was well-designed. The information I got was comprehensive and complete. They answered all of my questions and addressed things I had not thought of beofre that. The tour was well presented and complete to my expectations. I only..."
"My mother has moved into Eskaton Village Roseville. They are patient and they're very kind to people. Most of the people I run into there seem to be very happy with their circumstances. The place is very neat, clean, and well-maintained. They promote..."
"The Commons on Thornton was very nice. It seemed that they would be very attentive and work very well with my grandfather, but the negative was the cost. The tiers of memory care that they had would have been much more expensive in the long run as he..."
"I went to Meadow Oaks of Roseville. I liked that it was more intimate and cozier, but it was kind of dark. My mother just turned 83 today, but she still doesn't want to be where people are old, and she might feel it was too drab and old. I thought it..."
"I toured the Eskaton Gold River. One of the things I like is that they have pre-memory care, so the transition would not be as difficult. I remember the rooms being big. The rooms were very spacious. The caregiver was very passionate about the place ..."
"The Villas at Stanford Ranch is beautiful. I told my children I want to go there. The main facility is very nice. It's a very beautiful place. It's laid out well. I did not see any rooms in the main facility. Their memory care facility is another bui..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Based on information from the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the median monthly cost of assisted living in Elk Grove comes in near $6,340. Although this rate runs about $1,000 above the national norm, it aligns closely with the statewide median of $6,250. Local fees compare favorably to rates in nearby Napa, where seniors pay around $7,488, but in Stockton, costs trend lower at approximately $4,363.
Elk Grove
$6,340
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
Vallejo
$4,944
Napa
$7,488
Stockton
$4,363
Santa Rosa
$7,250
Paying for Assisted Living in Elk Grove
In Elk Grove, assisted living is moderately priced at $5,225 per month.Â
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Elk Grove
Seniors who require financial assistance with an ALF can seek eligibility through the California Medicaid program. Low-income individuals who prefer to live in an ALF rather than a nursing home may also receive help through the Assisted Living Waiver Program. Â
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Elk Grove's assisted living facilities charge around $6,340 per month, which runs about $1,670 above the cost of in-home care. Even so, seniors who obtain specialized home health care pay roughly $300 more, and adult health care facilities charge approximately $8,667 for daytime support. Nursing home costs run considerably higher at around $11,406 for semi-private accommodations.Â
In-Home Care
$4,671
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$8,667
Assisted Living Facility
$6,340
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,406
Note: Since data for Elk Grove is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Sacramento, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Elk Grove
Several nonprofit agencies and programs serve Elk Grove, including an Area Agency on Aging, a veterans’ services office and a senior center, providing support and information to help older adults make informed decisions regarding their care options. The following table highlights top resources in the region and provides up-to-date contact information. Â
The local Area Agency on Aging has information and referral specialists who help older adults find programs and services in the community, including those that may help reduce medical and care expenses. It also provides services to supplement what seniors obtain through assisted living, including transportation and congregate meals.
Sacramento County’s Veterans Services office staffs trained officers who help older veterans access state and federal benefits. The office can help with benefits applications, including obtaining necessary documentation, submitting claims and filing appeals. It can also connect seniors with community-based services such as transportation and emergency financial assistance.
The Senior Center of Elk Grove is an independent nonprofit organization that has programs and services exclusively for those aged 60 and over. It hosts weekly recreational activities, including fitness classes, arts and crafts and table games. It publishes a monthly newsletter to help members track upcoming activities.
Older adults who want to remain active in their community have access to a range of volunteer opportunities through Sacramento County. Through the county, seniors can provide clerical assistance for the Department of Health Services, or they can help seniors and families obtain services through the In-Home Support Services program.
Capital Pro Bono provides free legal services to those aged 60 and over in the Elk Grove region. This nonprofit organization can help seniors apply for public benefits such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. They can also help with issues related to substandard care in assisted living facilities.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Elk Grove
Elk Grove Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Review of The Meadows Senior Living
While the community is beautiful and the staff are friendly and professional this community has fast become one of the worst communities in the area. This is mainly due to the mismanagement of the...
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Review of The Commons at Elk Grove
My mom has moved into The Commons at Elk Grove. It's great. They're very helpful. The staff is very friendly. They've gone above and beyond for anything they needed to do. My mom loves the food...
Provider response
Thank you so much for your detailed review! We are thrilled to hear that your mother is having such a positive experience with us and is enjoying the food and activities.
The Commons at Elk Grove was an easy-to-navigate facility. It was clean. The people were friendly. The residents were all over the place. They were having activities and enjoying one another's...
Provider response
Thank you so much for your detailed review of our community! We're so pleased you noticed our friendly, active residents and team members. So glad your sister made Elk Grove her home!